Date:         Thu, 7 Sep 2017 06:27:30 +0000
Reply-To:     "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Not following this all that closely so sorry if this offer is inappropriate
but if you need a fan and wiring with resistors or any such for early or
late model Vanagons but not the shrouds let me know. I can check tomorrow.

Jim

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 11:20 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Here is a link to some pictures of new style fan attached to a radiator.
> https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbiKQA-8q3YGmZPT4jyg
>
> Mounting brackets SPAL 30130032, you need to order 4
> http://www.jegs.com/i/SPAL/063/30130032/10002/-1
>
>
> Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller)
>
> http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a+lite+118&requestYear=&storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&year=&make=&model=&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false
>
> This is no my replacement for radiator fans all models. You will need to
> drill 4 6mm holes in the radiator frame for the fan mounts.
> This fan moves 2500 cfm on only 19 amps. I have done extensive testing
> with the factory fan resistor and it works fine, gives 3 speeds. So far
> elimination of the shroud seems to offer better cooling at highway speeds
> with noticeable improved AC operation. Ram air does not have to squeeze
> through that reduced fan opening on the stock shroud. For the earlier fans
> you will need to add a fan resistor to the wiring for the low speed. .9 ohm
> 50 watt works well.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net [mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:41 AM
> To: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: World parts
>
> Thanks Dennis.  Please send the info as soon as you can.   I need to get
> this done and get back home to MA.  Had to send the wife home last Friday
> by plane and I miss her and the dog.  I'm running out of time and money on
> this unexpectedly lengthy trip.  Much more fun when it's planned.
> BTW, new fan shrouds seem hard to find.  Anyone got a vendor?
>
> Dave B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:
> d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>>
> Sent: Wed, Sep 6, 2017 10:07 am
> Subject: Re: World parts
>
> I have a low cost, more efficient radiator fan solution. I can send
> details later.
>
>
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
> Sent from my Windows 10 phone
>
>
>
> From: ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET><mailto:
> ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET?>>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:03 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM><mailto:
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM?>>
> Subject: World parts
>
>
>
> Looks like I have to replace my rad fan and shroud, When fan is turned by
> hand, one can feel a lump, or sticky spot in the rotation and is quite loud
> when operating. Shroud was bent and somewhat rusted and although it was
> straightened and painted I might as well do this up right. Advance Auto
> Parts may be able to get them, as they have some relationship with World
> parts, and they are local and may save me some shipping costs. Has anyone
> got any pro or cons on World Parts. I am not sure of their reputation and
> am deciding if I want to go that route or stick with our regular vendors.
>
> Dave B.
>